REMBRANDT REGATTA ARUBA
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 3:18 am
Post Aruba always ready to support sport, social, and cultural events of the island, determined after a conversation with Mr. Eric Mijts, organizer of Rembrandt Regatta Aruba, to create a set of 6 stamps with theme of this special event which has been taking place since 2010. This set of stamps and First Day Cover, designed by Mr. Adolfo Valbuena will be officially issued on August 7, 2012.
On August 9, during the registration for the regatta competition at Café Rembrandt, Post Aruba will be present from 4pm to 7pm to give the opportunity to the competitors and public in general to purchase sets of stamps and First Day Covers of the Rembrandt Regatta Aruba issue.
150c (horizontal) – EVA LUNA, captain Eric Mijts
EVA LUNA is a one off two masters of 43 feet that was built in Langerbrugge, Belgium in 1963. The designer is unknown, the original design drawings state that it is a ‘croisiere a vitesse rapide’, a fast cruiser. Originally the boat was a masthead sloop, the rigging was redesigned by Alan Buchanan in 1967 which resulted in the current yawl rigging.
150c (vertical) – SUNFISH
The SUNFISH is a very popular sailing dinghy that first appeared in 1952, designed by Alexander Bryan and Cortlandt Heyniger. Over 300.000 have been built and all over the world sUNFISH competitions are held. The boat is popular in Aruba as an on design racing class boat. Regular races and sailing events are organized by the Aruba Sunfish Club.
175c (horizontal) – OCEAN 505, captain Ernest ‘Ernie’ Kervel
OCEAN 505 is a Moore 24, a 24 foot racing boat that was designed by George Olsen and built in the US. It was one of the first ultra-light displacement sailboats, approximately 160 have been built. The late Ernie Kervel was the oldest captain in the Aruba Rembrandt Regatta fleet at 79.
175c (vertical) – TEISHI, captain Henk Weustink
TEISHI is a Yankee 38 that was built in 1972 in the USA. The design was made by Sparkman and Stevens. 30 were built between 1972 and 1975, after which the molds for the hull were used for the success full CATALINA 38.
200c (horizontal) – SUNFISH
The SUNFISH sailboat is a personal size, beach launched sailing dinghy utilizing a pontoon type hull carrying a lateen sail mounted to an un-stayed mast.
Having a lateen sail with its simple two line rigging makes a Sunfish simple to learn sailing on and to set up. Upgrades can be added to enhance sail control for competitive sailing, making the boat attractive to both novice and experienced sailors alike.
200c (vertical) – DASH
DASH is a J/35, a racing cruising yacht designed by Rod Johnstone. 330 were built between 1983 and 1992. These boats are successfull racing sloops, which is illustrated by the fact that Remco van Dortmondt and his team steered their DASH to overall victory in the first Aruba Rembrandt Regatta.
Aruba 2012 175c/200c
Info from Aruba Post.
On August 9, during the registration for the regatta competition at Café Rembrandt, Post Aruba will be present from 4pm to 7pm to give the opportunity to the competitors and public in general to purchase sets of stamps and First Day Covers of the Rembrandt Regatta Aruba issue.
150c (horizontal) – EVA LUNA, captain Eric Mijts
EVA LUNA is a one off two masters of 43 feet that was built in Langerbrugge, Belgium in 1963. The designer is unknown, the original design drawings state that it is a ‘croisiere a vitesse rapide’, a fast cruiser. Originally the boat was a masthead sloop, the rigging was redesigned by Alan Buchanan in 1967 which resulted in the current yawl rigging.
150c (vertical) – SUNFISH
The SUNFISH is a very popular sailing dinghy that first appeared in 1952, designed by Alexander Bryan and Cortlandt Heyniger. Over 300.000 have been built and all over the world sUNFISH competitions are held. The boat is popular in Aruba as an on design racing class boat. Regular races and sailing events are organized by the Aruba Sunfish Club.
175c (horizontal) – OCEAN 505, captain Ernest ‘Ernie’ Kervel
OCEAN 505 is a Moore 24, a 24 foot racing boat that was designed by George Olsen and built in the US. It was one of the first ultra-light displacement sailboats, approximately 160 have been built. The late Ernie Kervel was the oldest captain in the Aruba Rembrandt Regatta fleet at 79.
175c (vertical) – TEISHI, captain Henk Weustink
TEISHI is a Yankee 38 that was built in 1972 in the USA. The design was made by Sparkman and Stevens. 30 were built between 1972 and 1975, after which the molds for the hull were used for the success full CATALINA 38.
200c (horizontal) – SUNFISH
The SUNFISH sailboat is a personal size, beach launched sailing dinghy utilizing a pontoon type hull carrying a lateen sail mounted to an un-stayed mast.
Having a lateen sail with its simple two line rigging makes a Sunfish simple to learn sailing on and to set up. Upgrades can be added to enhance sail control for competitive sailing, making the boat attractive to both novice and experienced sailors alike.
200c (vertical) – DASH
DASH is a J/35, a racing cruising yacht designed by Rod Johnstone. 330 were built between 1983 and 1992. These boats are successfull racing sloops, which is illustrated by the fact that Remco van Dortmondt and his team steered their DASH to overall victory in the first Aruba Rembrandt Regatta.
Aruba 2012 175c/200c
Info from Aruba Post.